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A gentleman drawing the first pension
A typical scene on January 1st 1909 showing a man drawing his first pension at the post office. The Old Age Pension Act, introduced by David Lloyd George, allowed weekly payments to be made to all those who had qualified for the benefit
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Media ID 4383575
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Allowed Benefit Gentleman Introduced Lloyd Off Ice Payments Pension Qualified Typical Weekly January Made
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic photographic prints, featuring "A Gentleman Drawing the First Pension" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the spirit of January 1st, 1909, as a gentleman proudly draws his first pension at the post office. Witness the significance of this momentous occasion in British history, brought to you by our high-quality print range. Ideal for enhancing your home or office decor, these prints make for captivating conversation pieces. Relive the past with the Media Storehouse collection.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
"This evocative image captures the historic moment of a gentleman drawing his first old age pension on January 1, 1909, at the local post office. The Old Age Pension Act, introduced by David Lloyd George, was a groundbreaking social welfare legislation that allowed weekly payments to be made to all those who had qualified for the benefit. Prior to this act, the elderly poor had to rely on charitable organizations or their families for support. In this scene, the gentleman, dressed in a smart suit and hat, carefully draws out a wad of notes from the post office clerk, signifying the beginning of a new era of financial security for the elderly population. The Old Age Pension Act was a significant step towards the modern welfare state and marked a turning point in the history of social policy in Britain. This photograph, with its authentic and nostalgic feel, is a poignant reminder of the impact of this legislation on the lives of millions of elderly people, providing them with a sense of dignity and financial independence." This image is a historical record of a typical scene on January 1, 1909, and is not related to any commercial use. It is available for rights-managed licensing from Mary Evans Picture Library. Image ID: ILN_1909_01_01_13_01 Caption ID: 21012272 Keywords: Old Age Pension Act, David Lloyd George, historical, January 1, 1909, scene, drawing, gentleman, 1st, pension, post office, weekly payments, qualified, benefit, act, introduced, allowing, history, typical, 20th century, Britain, social welfare, elderly, dignity, financial independence.
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